Helping People Help ThemselvesThe quarterly CCHD newsletter Helping People Help Themselves features Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children (FFLIC), a support and advocacy group that works to improve conditions, resources and laws surrounding the juvenile justice system in Louisiana.

Never tire of working for a more just world, marked by greater solidarity!Pope Francis, Apostolic Journey to Rio De Janeiro

Mission & Identity

The
Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the national anti-poverty
program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to carry out the mission
of Jesus Christ "... to bring good news to the poor ... release to captives ... sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free." (Luke 4:18)

The
belief that those who are directly affected by unjust systems and
structures have the best insight into knowing how to change them
is central to CCHD. CCHD works to break the cycle of poverty by helping
low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives,
families and communities. CCHD offers a hand up, not a hand out.

CCHD in the News

Raising the Wage in New York CityIn the New York Times, the folks who wait our tables just got a raise thanks to the work of CCHD supported ROC NYC.

"I will not be bullied..."Bishop Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces responds to those who would unfairly suggest that one CCHD group is guilty by association and compromise the Church's legitimate work of social justice.

CCHD Working on the Margins - Highlights

Environmental JusticeLearn how CCHD is helping communities support environmental justice. Since 2013, CCHD has invested nearly $2.5 million and partnered with over 35 community-based organizations and 31 dioceses in 22 states to support environmental justice.

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